Macklemore slams Republicans in ‘Same Love’ for trying to ‘play God’

Rap artist Macklemore may be known for thrift shopping, but the singer talks politics on his track “Same Love,” slamming Republicans for not supporting same-sex marriage.

Macklemore’s song has served as a newfound anthem for gay marriage, with lyrics like “no freedom ’til we’re equal, d**n right I support it.” But in the song’s first verse, the rapper criticizes Republicans for failing to support same-sex marriage.

“A pre-conceived idea of what it all meant, for those that like the same-sex had the characteristics,” Macklemore raps.

“The Right-wing conservatives think it’s a decision, and you can be cured with some treatment and religion. Man-made, rewiring of a pre-disposition, playing God,” he continued.

But the Seattle-based rapper, who stormed onto the scene with his hit “Thrift Shop,” failed to recognize Democrats who don’t support gay marriage, including Sens. Joe Manchin (D-W.V.), Mark Pryor (D-Ark.) and Mary Landrieu (D-La.).